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complete all assessment requirements, including any
non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

This course is taught along with the Refine Writing and Editing Techniques specialisations.

Course Description

This course covers the skills and knowledge required to interpret and respond to a brief through the production of a piece of writing.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUVDES05A Interpret and respond to a brief

Element:

1. Interpret the brief

Performance Criteria:

1.1Correctly interpret the specifications of the brief1.2Establish and clarify the user or client for the proposed product/service to inform design decisions1.2Identify and clarify specifications, parameters or constraints of the brief in consultation with relevant colleagues1.3Source and evaluate information pertinent to the brief

Element:

2. Develop and refine the design concept

Performance Criteria:

2.1Develop the initial design concept consistent with the parameters of the brief2.2Evaluate and explore options for refining the concept to best meet the parameters of the brief2.3Refine options and select the approach which best meets the requirements of the brief

Element:

3. Liaise with client

Performance Criteria:

3.1Agree on the communication process and the frequency of communication with the client3.2Present concepts for work at appropriate stages during the design process as required3.3Pro-actively seek and act on feedback from the client3.4Agree on concept for work which complies with the brief

Element:

4. Plan the production of the work

Performance Criteria:

4.1Identify all components required to produce the work4.2Assess technical requirements associated with production using specified guidelines4.3Identify and consult with any support services required for the production of the work4.4Document work flow consistent with the concept for the brief

Element:

5. Complete the production of the work

Performance Criteria:

5.1Collect and/or organise required components for the work5.2Produce or monitor the production of work ensuring all parameters of the brief are met5.3Accurately document the work progress in a format appropriate to the nature of the design and requirements of the brief5.4Seek client approval for work where appropriate

Out-of-class activities:•independent writing and reading•online and other research•independent study and project work

Teaching Schedule

Interpret and respond to a brief is delivered and assessed within each of your Refine Writing and Editing specialisations. For example, you look at the skills required to interpret and respond to a brief regarding a desk-top publishing project, an article for a newspaper, a short story, an editing project etc.

See your Refine Writing and Editing specialisation course outlines for the teaching schedule.

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

There are no prescribed texts for this unit.

References

You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information.

Other Resources

All resources are supplied by the teacher for this unit.

Overview of Assessment

Assessment includes short exercises and demonstration of this competency within a chosen Writing Specialisation.

Assessment Tasks

Interpret and respond to a brief is assessed firstly through a preliminary exercise specific to the competency. This exercise will be e-mailed to you by the unit coordinator with directions on how to submit the assessment. The assessment is due by April 11.

Interpret and respond to a brief is also assessed within each of your Refine Writing and Editing specialisations, by your writing teachers . Successful completion of the assessment will demonstrate competency in responding to a brief for a range of writing and editing projects See Refine Writing and Editing course guides for assessment details.

To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete all assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.

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Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration.

Other Information

Feedback: You will receive spoken and/or written feedback by teacher on your work. Where appropriate, this feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

Late Submissions Please refer to the course blackboard site for policy information on late submissions and plagiarism

Plagiarism RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

Special consideration Policy (Late Submission) All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1;